International Relations

The National Review: Supreme Court Tariff Ruling May Not Be Good News for China

In the long run, the reaffirmation of American constitutional vernance could strengthen U.S. alliances. By: JIANLI YANG - Feb 24, 2026 The Supreme Court’s much-anticipated tariff ruling has finally arrived. In a decision that cuts to the heart of presidential power in...

National Interest: How India Is Helping Europe and Canada De-Risk Their Economies

With the United States, China, and Russia creating a hostile world, Brussels and Canada have no choice but to deepen ties with India. By: JIANLI YANG - Feb 11, 2026 The United States and India have reached a long-anticipated trade deal, bringing a measure of relief to...

The Diplomat: How Iran’s Democracy Movement Can Win: Reflections From a Tiananmen Survivor

By: JIANLI YANG - Jan 13, 2026 “Drawing on lived experience from Tiananmen, I have come to believe that 4 concrete conditions determine whether an autocracy like China or Iran has a genuine chance of meaningful democratic change.” Across Iran today, the streets pulse...

The National Review: Beijing’s Long Game Meets Washington’s Gamble

- Venezuela has become a proving ground for the emerging world order. By: JIANLI YANG - Jan 6, 2026 “The fundamental question remains: Will Trump make concessions to China on the South China Sea, particularly Taiwan, in exchange for Xi Jinping’s concessions on...